Spring shoe renovations

Have you ever just wanted to throw out an old pair of shoes that were worn down and ugly now? Don’t fret because you can always renovate them and make them into something new!

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Here is an old pair of sandals that fit my feet comfortably and are aesthetically pleasing. The only problem? They're a bit worn down and damaged.

Here is an old pair of sandals that fit my feet comfortably and are aesthetically pleasing. The only problem? They're a bit worn down and damaged.

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Here's a closer shot of where the inside part of the heel is worn down from usage.

Here's a closer shot of where the inside part of the heel is worn down from usage.

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Oopse. I guess I accidentally dripped paint on them. This actually gave me the inspiration for the finished design!

Oopse. I guess I accidentally dripped paint on them. This actually gave me the inspiration for the finished design!

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I scuff my feet when I walk, so my shoes payed the price, the front of them coming apart and being sanded down by the pavement.

I scuff my feet when I walk, so my shoes payed the price, the front of them coming apart and being sanded down by the pavement.

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Do you walk on your heels? Me too, and as usual my shoes managed to suffer because of it.

Do you walk on your heels? Me too, and as usual my shoes managed to suffer because of it.

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Okay, so here's the first step in renovating your shoes. If your shoes are anything like mine, you'll have to clean them first!

Okay, so here's the first step in renovating your shoes. If your shoes are anything like mine, you'll have to clean them first!

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The second step is to sew together any parts that came undone in the fabric. Here, I'm starting to sew together the toe of my shoes.

The second step is to sew together any parts that came undone in the fabric. Here, I'm starting to sew together the toe of my shoes.

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After you're done sewing the fabric pieces together, some heavy duty glue might be necessary to stick the pieces back together.

After you're done sewing the fabric pieces together, some heavy duty glue might be necessary to stick the pieces back together.

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Finally finished sewing the pieces together and gluing them! On to the next step.

Finally finished sewing the pieces together and gluing them! On to the next step.

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Now, if you have any parts of your shoes that are worn down, you're going to want to put something over them to protect them from further wear. Here, I'm using electricians tape and a bit of glue to fix the parts where my shoes were really worn.
You can also use any kind of fabric that matches your shoes or even duct tape if necessary. less

Now, if you have any parts of your shoes that are worn down, you're going to want to put something over them to protect them from further wear. Here, I'm using electricians tape and a bit of glue to fix the ... more

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Here's the finished look of the electricians tape and glue repair.

Here's the finished look of the electricians tape and glue repair.

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I also fixed the bottom of my shoes with electricians tape and some glue. They were a bit worn from the way I walk (on my heels).

I also fixed the bottom of my shoes with electricians tape and some glue. They were a bit worn from the way I walk (on my heels).

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Now it's time to go crazy on your shoes. Re-design them the way you want, use paint or buttons or whatever else you might have in mind!

Now it's time to go crazy on your shoes. Re-design them the way you want, use paint or buttons or whatever else you might have in mind!